Flowertown Elementary School

School Improvement Council

September 9, 2024 @ 7:30 am

2019, 2020, and 2021 Dick Riley Award FINALIST

2021 Dick and Tunky Riley Award Winner

      * Call to Order and welcome and introduction:

      * Welcome and Introduction

      * Good things

      * What is SIC?

     *  Principal’s Update: Taylor

     *  PTA Notes and Updates: Wade

     *  Report to the Parents Review: Stark

      * Election of new SIC Chair

      * Future Business: Next Meeting – 10/7 Review the FES SIC By Laws, Parent Workshop Ideas

      * Upcoming Parenting and Community Events:

o   9/11- ERD at 11 am

o   9/13- Picture Day

o   9/16- Constitution Day

o   9/16 – Dot Day

o   9/22- Hats for Hens

o   9/18- Terrific Kids

o   9/30 – Oct 4 Book Fair

o   10/4- Guys in the Hive

      * Comments

      * Meeting Adjourned

 

 

Flowertown Elementary School

SIC Meeting Minutes

9/9/24 @7:30 am

 

Members Present: Marvin Taylor, Mallory Shattuck, Melissa Wade, Tina Gerwig, Brandi Logan, Yolan Esquivel, Lindsay Stark, Katy Galvin, Theresa Butts

• Meeting was called to order
• All members went around the table and introductions were made. This is the first meeting of the new school year. Members shared “Good Things” to kick off the meeting.
• What is an SIC? Mr. Taylor shared details about the purpose of an SIC and how the FES SIC operates. We meet the 2^nd Monday of each month at 7:30 am. Our SIC serves as an advisory council consisting of community, school, and family members. We create SIC goals that align to the FES school goals and work on an action plan to meet those goals. Ms. Shattuck shared the importance of recruiting parents to be involved with SIC.
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Principal’s update: Mr. Taylor

• Mr. Taylor shared his vision for having a track team for FES!  We already have Girls on the Run, but he has also reached out to A Touch of Speed for the boys. 
• Business Partners: Ms. Wade will share the list of Business Partners.  Mr. Taylor has reached out to Eggs Up Grill and Palmetto Flats.
• Academic Goals: Mr. Taylor shared that our goal at FES this year is for every student to meet their growth goal on MAP Reading test.  Math is a major focus for us this year as well.  Our 4^th grade teachers will be implementing Eureka math curriculum this year!

PTA Update: Ms. Wade

Picture Day will be September 13^th.  Ms. Carway will be sending out a link for volunteers. 

• PTA Volunteer Orientation: Moved to September 18^th at 6:00pm. All PTA meetings will now be in the evenings at 6:00pm (we will have a virtual option).  The meetings will need to move from Tuesdays. 
• Popcorn: Popcorn is not free, so Ms. Wade has been pushing for parents to purchase popcorn. 
• Fall Spirit wear orders are going on now. There is a minimum amount needed to place an order. Ms. Wade will push out the information again.
• The Buzz-a-thon will be held on November 8^th. We will need lots of parent volunteers. It would be helpful for parents to get a schedule ahead of time, so parents have time to prepare and adjust work schedules. Ms. Stark will work on this. This is the biggest PTA fundraiser. Last year $31,000 was raised.
• Membership: 161 members.

Report to the Parents review- Found on the website, completed in the Spring of each year as a review of the previous year.

Katy Galvin will be our SIC Chairperson; Tina Gerwig will be our SIC Vice-Chairperson; Lindsay Stark will be the SIC Secretary. 

Future business: Next meeting Oct. 7^th at 7:30 am

• Review school renewal plan and set SIC goals to coordinate with the school goals. Bring ideas for Parent Workshops for the year: math instruction seems to be a topic we could cover; safety around the school (fire marshall issues). 
• Review by-laws

Meeting was adjourned by Ms. Galvin

Flowertown Elementary School

School Improvement Council

October 7, 2024 @ 7:30 am

2019, 2020, and 2021 Dick and Tunky Riley Award FINALIST

2021 Dick and Tunky Riley Award Winner

Call to Order: Ms. Galvin

Welcome and Introductions: Ms. Galvin

• Good things: Ms. Stark
• Approval of September Minutes: Ms. Stark
• Review FES SIC By Laws: Ms. Stark

Principal’s Update: Mr. Taylor

• School Renewal plan
• Business Partners

PTA Notes and Updates: PTA Representative

Report to the Parents: Ms. Stark

• Reading Plan DRAFT
• 24-25 SIC Goals

Future Business: Member Elections/Nominations

October Events:

10/1 – Baby Bees at 10am

• 10/3 – Book Fair Shopping Night 5-6:30
• 10/3-10/9 – Scare Away Hunger food drive
• 10/4 – Guys in the Hive10/7 – SIC at 7:30am
•  10/7-10/9 – 2^nd Grade Testing: Monitors Needed
• 10/10 – ROCK into Fall Break
• 10/11 – Teacher Staff Development/Workday
• 10/14-10/16 – Fall Break
• 10/17 – PTA Meeting
• 10/17-10/18 – 2^nd Grade Testing: Monitors Needed
• 10/23 – Terrific Kids Ceremony 7:45am
• 10/24 – 3^rd Grade Awards 7:30am; 4^th Grade Awards 8:00am
• 10/25 – 5^th Grade Awards 7:30am
• 10/30 – Early Release Day
• 10/31 – Book Character Parade

Comments

Meeting Adjourned: Ms. Galvin

FES SIC Mission: Provide a forum for Flowertown parents, school staff, and community members to engage in ongoing communication leading to actions that promote the accomplishment of school and district goals.

Next Meeting: November 4th, 2024

Flowertown Elementary School

SIC Meeting Minutes

Date: 10/7/24 @ 7:30 AM

Members Present:

Marvin Taylor, Mallory Shattuck, Tina Gerwig, Lisa Sweat, Michelle Ryan, Pascha Baillie, Lindsay Stark, Yolan Esquivel, Ashley Heslop (via phone), Theresa Butts

• Meeting was called to order.
• All members went around the table and introductions were made.
• Members shared “Good Things” to kick off the meeting.
• September minutes were approved as submitted.
• FES By-Laws were reviewed.
• Principal’s update: Mr. Taylor
  • Mr. Taylor shared celebrations:
    • Behavior data has improved (64% reduction in referrals).
    • 70 classroom observations have already been completed. This is a way to focus on instruction because our standard is “excellent”.
  • SC Ready and MAP Data
    • 56% were Meet or Exceeds in ELA for the state.
    • 47.7% were Meet or Exceeds in Math for the state.
    • We are going to receive an “Average” rating on our school report card.
    • MAP Data: grade 2 is our lowest-performing grade for math. We will be utilizing the district Math Professional Development Coach (PDC) to improve skills.
  • Mr. Taylor shared the plans the school has put in place in terms of budgeting, safety, math/science instruction, and late buses.
  • The School Renewal plan was distributed and reviewed.
• PTA Update: Ms. Shattuck
  • Fall Spirit wear orders are going on now. There is a minimum amount needed to place an order.
  • Working on sending out a newsletter every month.
  • Friendsgiving: already getting ready. PTA will begin working on it on the 18th.
  • Buzz-a-thon Kick Off is October 28th.
  • The Buzz-a-thon will be held on November 8th.
  • Yearbook sales push.
• Report to the Parents review
  • Ms. Stark shared the new Read 2 Succeed law via the Reading Plan.
  • SIC Goals - the goals from last year. The committee heavily focused on Career Day for students and Parent Involvement.
    • GOALS: Provide more opportunities for parents to get involved and increase parent communication; Make more parents aware of the SIC goals and mission. Increase student awareness of a variety of careers and college opportunities. Collaborate with local groups and organizations to host and promote community outreach opportunities to ensure that all families have the resources needed to be successful.
• Upcoming Dates:
  • October 31st — SIC will set up a coffee table and explain the purpose of SIC. Recruit new members. Ms. Shattuck will make a tri-fold SIC information board. Stark will meet with Ms. Waitt regarding funds for coffee/donuts & hot chocolate.
• Future business: Next meeting November 4th at 7:30 AM
• Meeting was adjourned by Ms. Gerwig at 9:00.

School Improvement Council

Date: November 4, 2024 @ 7:30 am

Awards

2019, 2020, and 2021 Dick Riley Award FINALIST
2021 DICK AND TUNKY RILEY AWARD WINNER

• Call to Order, Welcome & Introductions: Ms. Galvin
• Good things: Ms. Stark
• Approval of October Minutes: Ms. Stark
• Principal’s Update: Mr. Taylor
• School Counselor Advisory Council: Ms. Kowsky & Ms. White
  • Data Summary
  • Annual Student Outcome Goals
  • Closing the Gap Action Plans
• PTA Notes and Updates: PTA Representative
• Future Business:
  • Friendsgiving Collection in partnership with PTA
  • Table at Family Night—November 21st
  • Flowertown 101 Videos
• Comments
• Meeting Adjourned: Ms. Galvin

Next Meeting: December 9th at 7:30 AM

FES SIC Mission

Provide a forum for Flowertown parents, school staff, and community members to engage in ongoing communication leading to actions that promote the accomplishment of school and district goals.

Flowertown Elementary School

SIC Meeting Minutes

Date: 11/4/24 @7:30 AM

Members Present:

Marvin Taylor, Mallory Shattuck, Tina Gerwig, Lisa Sweat, Michelle Ryan, Lindsay Stark, Yolan Esquivel, Theresa Butts, Katy Galvin, Jake Birdsong, Charlotte Timmons, Jessica Farnsworth, Lauren White, Alisha Kowsky, Pasha Baillie

• Meeting was called to order by Ms. Galvin at 7:32.
• All members went around the table and introductions were made.
• Members shared “Good Things” to kick off the meeting.
• October minutes were approved as submitted.
• Principal’s update: Mr. Taylor
  • New ELA Curriculum: HMH Into Reading
    • Teachers are doing a wonderful job of implementing
  • Math Coaches Walk-Throughs
    • Ms. Doty visited 3rd-5th grade math classes.
  • Admin has over 100 walkthroughs so far.
  • Safety Initiatives and procedures have been solidified. Installation of more gates around the campus.
  • Trying to open the road through Newington neighborhood so our buses don’t get stuck in the NES car rider traffic.
• School Counselor Advisory Council: Ms. Kowsky & Ms. White
  • Data Summary: Behavior and Academic data was shared
  • Student Outcome Goals:
    • Decrease kindergarten referrals by 30% (to 10 or less per month by May)
    • 1st grade students will increase MAP Math Growth by 6% to 57% of students meeting their growth goal on Fall to Spring MAP.
    • ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors
      • Standards were shared and activities to meet those standards were reviewed. The document will be shared via email with SIC members.
      • At least 2 small groups are currently going in each grade level based on data and needs.
    • Closing the Gap Action Plans were shared for each goal.
• PTA Update:
  • Fun Run will be this Friday. Volunteers can come in at 7:30 to help with set up.
  • Friendsgiving: PTA running food drive. Boxes of food will then be made and distributed to families in need.
• Future Business:
  • Family night Nov. 21st 6:00-7:00: Table will be set up to spread the word about SIC. Ms. Shattuck will drop off the SIC board so we can display it that evening.
  • Flowertown 101 Videos: Things parents don’t know about that happen in the school. Celebrations, Did You Know, Edmentum, New Programs.
• Comments/Questions:
  • Can PTA meetings be held in the mornings again?
    • They have been moved to evenings to accommodate schedules, but we can add a virtual option.
• Next meeting: December 9th at 7:30 am
• Meeting was adjourned by Ms. Galvin at 8:21.

Flowertown Elementary School

School Improvement Council

December 9, 2024 @ 7:30 am

2019, 2020, and 2021 Dick Riley Award FINALIST

2021 Dick and Tunky Riley Award Winner

Agenda

1. Call to Order, Welcome & Introductions: Ms. Galvin
2. Good Things: Ms. Stark
3. Approval of November Minutes: Ms. Stark
4. Principal’s Update: Mr. Taylor
5. PTA Notes and Updates: PTA Representative
6. Featured Presentation: Digital Citizenship with Ms. Puszcz
7. Future Business:
   • Reading Reindeer: December 17th 7:45-8:15
   • Faculty and Staff Gingerbread Hunt: December 20th
   • Random Acts of Kindness: February 18-21
8. Comments
9. Meeting Adjourned: Ms. Galvin

Flowertown Elementary School

SIC Meeting Minutes

12/9/24 @ 7:30 am

Members Present

• Marvin Taylor
• Mallory Shattuck
• Tina Gerwig
• Lisa Sweat
• Lindsay Stark
• Yolan Esquivel
• Katy Galvin
• Charlotte Timmons
• Mary Puszcz
• Peco Sanders

Meeting Summary

• Meeting was called to order by Ms. Galvin at 7:35.
• All members introduced themselves.
• Members shared “Good Things” to kick off the meeting.
• November minutes were approved as submitted.

Principal's Update

• Staffing Updates
• MAP Data: Reviewing both Growth and Achievement. Final data to be shared in January.
• 4th/5th grade play on Friday.
• Revisiting Capturing Kids Hearts training with staff after the break.
• Goal: Achieve Palmetto Finest and Blue Ribbon awards.

PTA Update

• Friendsgiving was a success!
• Luncheon this Wednesday provided by PTA.
• Next meeting: January 21st at 6:00 pm.
• Reflections submissions needed.
• Awaiting response from Culvers for PTA night.
• $25,894 raised from Buzz-a-Thon!

Featured Presentation: Digital Citizenship

Presented by Ms. Puszcz

• Kindergarten and 1st-grade lessons have started; 2nd grade begins in January. 3rd-5th grades will have self-paced lessons.
• Common Sense Media is a resource for evaluating movies, apps, etc., and includes a Digital Citizenship tab for Educators and Parents.
• Lessons adapted from Common Sense Media are more interactive and engaging for students.
• Continuing this effort could lead to becoming a Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship School.

Future Business

• Reading Reindeer on Dec. 17th: Stark will send out the link.
• Faculty & Staff Gingerbread Hunt on Dec. 20th: Spread the word about gift card needs. We need as many as possible by Dec. 18th.
• Random Acts of Kindness from Feb. 18 to Feb. 21: PTA has a plan.

Comments/Questions

• Plan a coat drive for next October.
• Drop off coats, gloves, clothes, shoes, etc., at the front office.
• Angel Tree in the front office: Gifts due by Dec. 16th.

Next Meeting

January 13th at 7:30 am

Meeting was adjourned by Ms. Galvin at 8:09 am.

Flowertown Elementary School

School Improvement Council

January 13, 2025 @ 7:30 am

2019, 2020, and 2021 Dick Riley Award FINALIST

2021 Dick and Tunky Riley Award Winner

 

     Call to Order, Welcome & Introductions: Ms. Galvin

     Good things: Ms. Stark

      Approval of December Minutes: Ms. Stark

      Reflection on December Events: Ms. Stark

                        *Guys in the Hive

                         * Cookies with the Counselors

                         *  Reading Reindeer

                         *  Gingerbread Hunt

      Principal’s Update: Mr. Taylor

      PTA Notes and Updates: PTA Representative

      Featured Presentation: Foundational Skills Survey (K-2) with Ms. Stark

      Future Business:

                   *  Baby Bees January 14^th

                *  Random Acts of Kindness February 18-21

      Comments

      Meeting Adjourned: Ms. Galvin

Flowertown Elementary School

School Improvement Council

February 10, 2025 @ 7:30 am

2019, 2020, and 2021 Dick Riley Award FINALIST

2021 Dick and Tunky Riley Award Winner

 

*    Call to Order, Welcome & Introductions: Ms. Galvin

*    Good Things: Ms. Stark

*     Approval of January Minutes: Ms. Stark

*     Reflection on January Events: Ms. Stark

* Guys in the Hive

*  Baby Bees

*      Principal’s Update: Mr. Taylor

*    PTA Notes and Updates: PTA Representative

*      Future Business:

*  Baby Bees February 11

*  Random Acts of Kindness February 18-21

*   Career Vehicle Day March 7

*     Comments

*      Meeting Adjourned: Ms. Galvin

 
FES SIC Mission: Provide a forum for Flowertown parents, school staff, and community members to engage in ongoing communication leading to actions that promote the accomplishment of school and district goals.

Next Meeting: March 10th at 7:30 am

Flowertown Elementary School
SIC Meeting Minutes
2/10/25 @7:30 am
Members Present: Marvin Taylor, Mallory Shattuck, Lindsay Stark, Yolan Esquivel, Katy Galvin, Charlotte Timmons, Alisha Kowsky, Lauren White, Pasha Baillie, Lisa Sweat, Theresa Butts
• Meeting was called to order by Ms. Galvin at 7:40.
• All members went around the table and introductions were made.
• Members shared “Good Things” to kick off the meeting.
• January minutes were approved as submitted.
• Review of January Events.
               *  Guys in the Hive set another record—238!
• Principal’s update: Mr. Taylor
               * Exact Path Challenge is going well.
               * We would like to do a room parent program next year.
               * Mr. Taylor would like to implement a Summer Reading program.
               * The report card narrative is ready. It did not print correctly so Mr. Taylor will share it next time.
• PTA Update:
               * Mr. and Miss Bee Dance will be this weekend. It is unclear when we will be setting up.
• Future Business:
               * Baby Bees February 11th at 10:00
               * Random Acts of Kindness Feb 18-21
▪Counselors have some amazing things planned!
               * March 4th: K-2 Speakers, March 5th: 3-5 Speakers, March 6th: Career Vehicle Day
                           *We need help getting vehicles and volunteers. We only have 2 vehicles at this time and 4 parents signed up to speak.
                * SC Performance Task Assessment (SC PTA) Testing Volunteers February 25th & 27th (7:45-11:00).
• Comments/Questions
• Next meeting March 10th at 7:30 am
• Meeting was adjourned by Ms. Galvin at 8:09.

FES SIC Meeting Agenda

Flowertown Elementary School

School Improvement Council

March 10, 2025 @ 7:30 am

2019, 2020, and 2021 Dick Riley Award FINALIST

2021 Dick and Tunky Riley Award Winner

Agenda

1. Call to Order, Welcome & Introductions: Ms. Galvin
2. Good Things: Ms. Stark
3. Approval of February Minutes: Ms. Stark
4. Reflection on February Events: Ms. Stark
5. Principal’s Update: Mr. Taylor
6. PTA Notes and Updates: PTA Representative
7. Future Business
8. Comments
9. Meeting Adjourned: Ms. Galvin

FES SIC Mission

Provide a forum for Flowertown parents, school staff, and community members to engage in ongoing communication leading to actions that promote the accomplishment of school and district goals.

Next Meeting

April 7th at 7:30 am

Flowertown Elementary School Improvement Council Meeting Agenda

Date: March 10, 2025

Time: 7:30 AM

Recognition: 2019, 2020, and 2021 Dick Riley Award FINALIST

Award: 2021 Dick and Tunky Riley Award Winner

Agenda

1. Call to Order, Welcome & Introductions: Ms. Galvin
2. Good Things: Ms. Stark
3. Approval of February Minutes: Ms. Stark
4. Reflection on February Events: Ms. Stark
5. Principal’s Update: Mr. Taylor
6. PTA Notes and Updates: PTA Representative
7. Future Business
8. Comments
9. Meeting Adjourned: Ms. Galvin

FES SIC Mission

Provide a forum for Flowertown parents, school staff, and community members to engage in ongoing communication leading to actions that promote the accomplishment of school and district goals.

Next Meeting

Date: April 7, 2025

Time: 7:30 AM

Flowertown Elementary School
School Improvement Council

Meeting Date: April 7th, 2025 at 7:30 AM

Honors: 2019, 2020, and 2021 Dick Riley Award Finalist
2021 Dick and Tunky Riley Award Winner

Agenda

1. Call to Order, Welcome & Introductions: Ms. Galvin
2. Good Things: Ms. Stark
3. Approval of March Minutes: Ms. Stark
4. Reflection on March Events: Ms. Stark
5. Principal’s Update: Mr. Taylor
6. PTA Notes and Updates: PTA Representative
7. Spring School Council Advisory Presentation: Ms. Kowsky & Ms. White
8. Future Business
   1. Report to the Parents
   2. Reading With My Peeps
   3. Baby Bees
   4. April Community Pop Up
9. Comments
10. Meeting Adjourned: Ms. Galvin

FES SIC Mission

Provide a forum for Flowertown parents, school staff, and community members to engage in ongoing communication leading to actions that promote the accomplishment of school and district goals.

Next Meeting

May 5th at 7:30 AM

Flowertown Elementary School - SIC Meeting Minutes

Date: April 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM

Members Present: Marvin Taylor, Lindsay Stark, Michelle Ryan, Katy Galvin, Charlotte Timmons, Alisha Kowsky, Lauren White, Jake Birdsong

Meeting Summary

• Meeting was called to order by Ms. Galvin at 7:30 AM.
• Members shared “Good Things” to kick off the meeting.
• March minutes were approved as submitted.

Review of March Events

• Guys in the Hive: Positive feedback was received. Members discussed the possibility of creating a fund to collect money for breakfast for future events.
• Baby Bees: This event continues to be well-attended by families.
• Community Pop Up: Outreach took place along the Bus 28 route.

Principal’s Update

Delivered by Mr. Taylor.

PTA Update

No PTA representative was present.

Spring School Council Advisory Presentation

Presented by Ms. Kowsky & Ms. White

• Over 200 lessons taught
• Small group sessions: 129
• Parent-teacher conferences with counselors: 149
• Goal: Increase 1st grade students meeting/exceeding MAP Math growth goal from 46 to 55 (20% increase).
  Actual: 73 students met or exceeded their goal.
• Goal: Reduce kindergarten hit/kick/push referrals (baseline: 13).
  Actual: 2 students involved in such referrals.

Future Business

• Report to the Parents: Due April 30. SIC must co-develop this report with the school to show distinct goals and data.
• Parenting Workshop: Scheduled for April 10. Includes Test Taking and Spring Title I Planning Meetings at 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
• Reading with My Peeps: April 17. Sign-up form was distributed last week.
• Adopt-a-Class: To support testing efforts. Ms. Stark will create and send a sign-up form.

Comments and Questions

Ms. Galvin and Ms. Ryan will collaborate on the Report to the Parents.

Next Meeting

May 5th at 7:30 AM. The Spring Title I Planning Meeting will also be held at that time.

Meeting Adjourned: Ms. Galvin at 8:06 AM.